Fruit and Vegetable Picking Travel Insurance
Cover for fruit and vegetable picking and related injuries
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What is fruit and vegetable picking?
Fruit and vegetable picking involves harvesting crops by hand on farms, orchards, or other growing sites. It might be a casual pick-your-own visit, voluntary work, or a paid seasonal job while travelling.
Can I get travel insurance for fruit and vegetable picking?
Yes, cover for fruit and vegetable picking can be available through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Select fruit and vegetable picking when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Conditions vary between policies, particularly around paid work, working at height and using machinery, so make sure the cover matches the job you will actually be doing.
Fruit and vegetable picking top tips:
- Choose fruit and vegetable picking when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Confirm any restrictions on ladders or working at height
- Do not use machinery unless your policy specifically allows it
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured fruit or vegetable picking, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while carrying out manual or paid work, so check the applicable Policy Wording.
Fruit and Vegetable Picking FAQs
Can paid fruit or vegetable picking be covered?
Cover for paid seasonal picking can be available depending on the policy selected. Check that paid work is permitted and that fruit and vegetable picking appears on your policy documents.
Can voluntary farm work be covered?
Yes, cover can be available for unpaid or voluntary picking. The same restrictions on the type of work, height and machinery may still apply, so check the Policy Wording.
Can I use a ladder while fruit picking?
This depends on the policy. Some policies restrict cover to work at ground level or exclude working at height. Check the exact conditions before using a ladder, platform or raised picking equipment.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured at work?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if fruit and vegetable picking is shown on your policy documents, your duties meet the policy conditions and the claim meets the remaining terms.
Does travel insurance replace my employer’s insurance?
No. Travel insurance does not replace any insurance, workplace protection, or legal responsibility the employer is required to provide. Check your employment arrangements before starting work.
Is Personal Liability covered while picking?
Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while carrying out manual, voluntary or paid work. Check the Policy Wording carefully before starting the job.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
